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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 1,021.68 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 1,021.68 and 316.11 is: 473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 1,021.68 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/1,021.68 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 1,021.68 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 322,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,963.26/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.89

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